Digitalisation

549. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital investment allocated to each county under the National Development Plan from 2022 to 2025, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58700/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

549. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital investment allocated to each county under the National Development Plan from 2022 to 2025, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58700/25]

548. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital investment allocated to County Kildare under the National Development Plan from 2022 to 2025, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58699/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

548. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital investment allocated to County Kildare under the National Development Plan from 2022 to 2025, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58699/25]

547. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 323 of 4 March 2025, when works at a public property in County Cork (details supplied) will be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58676/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

547. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 323 of 4 March 2025, when works at a public property in County Cork (details supplied) will be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58676/25]

546. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on each ongoing and proposed flood relief scheme in Cork city and county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58602/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

546. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on each ongoing and proposed flood relief scheme in Cork city and county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58602/25]

545. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on each ongoing and proposed flood relief scheme in County Donegal, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58598/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

545. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on each ongoing and proposed flood relief scheme in County Donegal, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58598/25]

544. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there is a possibility of traders using the grounds at a facility in Cork (details supplied); what plans there are to develop tourist/café/trader culture there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58538/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

544. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there is a possibility of traders using the grounds at a facility in Cork (details supplied); what plans there are to develop tourist/café/trader culture there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58538/25]

543. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees in each of the agencies under his Department's remit; the number employed per year each year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58516/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

543. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees in each of the agencies under his Department's remit; the number employed per year each year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58516/25]

542. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees currently in his Department; the number of staff per year each year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58498/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

542. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees currently in his Department; the number of staff per year each year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58498/25]

541. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a breakdown of each of the aggregate amounts for 2025 decisions, public sector pay agreement, increase in recipients, other, key policy adjustments and expansion of services, and Ukraine related expenditure respectively set out on Table 2 on page 12 of the Expenditure Report, by Department, in tabular form. [58475/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

541. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a breakdown of each of the aggregate amounts for 2025 decisions, public sector pay agreement, increase in recipients, other, key policy adjustments and expansion of services, and Ukraine related expenditure respectively set out on Table 2 on page 12 of the Expenditure Report, by Department, in tabular form. [58475/25]

540. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department and bodies under his aegis have made tax settlements with the Revenue Commissioners in the past five years to date; and if so, the amount in each case. [58462/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

540. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department and bodies under his aegis have made tax settlements with the Revenue Commissioners in the past five years to date; and if so, the amount in each case. [58462/25]

539. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the provisions in the spending code there are and in the Office of Government Procurement guidance to prevent price inflation that may arise solely from a supplier knowing that the purchaser is a public authority or State body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58432/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

539. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the provisions in the spending code there are and in the Office of Government Procurement guidance to prevent price inflation that may arise solely from a supplier knowing that the purchaser is a public authority or State body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58432/25]

538. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if instances where suppliers increase prices on the basis that the purchaser is a public authority or State body and are occurring, if there is data or audit evidence national or sectoral documenting the scale and financial impact of those price uplifts on public procurement over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58431/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

538. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if instances where suppliers increase prices on the basis that the purchaser is a public authority or State body and are occurring, if there is data or audit evidence national or sectoral documenting the scale and financial impact of those price uplifts on public procurement over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58431/25]

537. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of instances where suppliers increase prices on the basis that the purchaser is a public authority or State body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58430/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

537. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of instances where suppliers increase prices on the basis that the purchaser is a public authority or State body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58430/25]

536. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of concerns regarding the proposed development of the new Garda station at Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, including the potential impact of the design and proximity of the building to the existing plaza and canopy area; the projected additional costs or risks associated with construction on such a constrained site; the distance between the canopy area and the new building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58362/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

536. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of concerns regarding the proposed development of the new Garda station at Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, including the potential impact of the design and proximity of the building to the existing plaza and canopy area; the projected additional costs or risks associated with construction on such a constrained site; the distance between the canopy area and the new building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58362/25]

535. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the homes and properties at a location (details supplied), that are subject to tidal flooding, will be protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58351/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

535. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the homes and properties at a location (details supplied), that are subject to tidal flooding, will be protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58351/25]

534. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the areas in County Kerry that are subject to coastal erosion and flooding that will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58350/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

534. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the areas in County Kerry that are subject to coastal erosion and flooding that will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58350/25]

533. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update regarding the refurbishment works for the glass houses in the botanical gardens; and when these works will be completed. [58191/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

533. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update regarding the refurbishment works for the glass houses in the botanical gardens; and when these works will be completed. [58191/25]

532. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the steps being taken to ensure that the people of Midleton, and east Cork, can be safeguarded against the vulnerability of future flooding. [58188/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

532. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the steps being taken to ensure that the people of Midleton, and east Cork, can be safeguarded against the vulnerability of future flooding. [58188/25]

531. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if Dublin Zoo was allocated funding in 2025 from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58179/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

531. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if Dublin Zoo was allocated funding in 2025 from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58179/25]

530. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of visitors to Athenry Castle, by month, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [58059/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

530. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of visitors to Athenry Castle, by month, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [58059/25]

529. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of funding granted to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) by his Department over the past five years; and if the relevant NGOs have submitted reports or other documentation outlining the way in which the funding has been spent, in tabular form. [57989/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

529. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of funding granted to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) by his Department over the past five years; and if the relevant NGOs have submitted reports or other documentation outlining the way in which the funding has been spent, in tabular form. [57989/25]

528. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the south Galway flood relief project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57872/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

528. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the south Galway flood relief project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57872/25]

527. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the protocols in place to identify and manage potential conflicts of interest when a member of the Government, including Ministers, has personal or familial connections that may intersect with policy areas under their responsibility (details supplied). [59916/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

527. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the protocols in place to identify and manage potential conflicts of interest when a member of the Government, including Ministers, has personal or familial connections that may intersect with policy areas under their responsibility (details supplied). [59916/25]

526. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which potential conflicts of interest are managed where elected representatives may have personal or financial connections relevant to policy on gender affirming care for children; and in particular, the safeguards that are in place to ensure that policy decisions are evidence based, transparent and free from undue influence where a Minister may have a spouse with financial interests in a pharmaceutical company producing puberty blockers or a Minister may have a child who is gender affirmed. [59915/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

526. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which potential conflicts of interest are managed where elected representatives may have personal or financial connections relevant to policy on gender affirming care for children; and in particular, the safeguards that are in place to ensure that policy decisions are evidence based, transparent and free from undue influence where a Minister may have a spouse with financial interests in a pharmaceutical company producing puberty blockers or a Minister may have a child who is gender affirmed. [59915/25]

525. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated overall cost to the State of the operation of the recent presidential election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59909/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

525. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated overall cost to the State of the operation of the recent presidential election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59909/25]

524. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost of operating polling stations for the recent presidential election; broken down by the cost of renting locations, staffing costs and other ancillary costs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59902/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

524. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost of operating polling stations for the recent presidential election; broken down by the cost of renting locations, staffing costs and other ancillary costs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59902/25]

523. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the most recent actuarial valuation of the total public sector pension liability; the projected annual cost of meeting those obligations over the next thirty years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59724/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

523. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the most recent actuarial valuation of the total public sector pension liability; the projected annual cost of meeting those obligations over the next thirty years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59724/25]

Digitalisering van de bpm-aangifte – resultaten uitvoeringstoetsen en vervolg

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 November 2025

Digitalisering van de bpm-aangifte – resultaten uitvoeringstoetsen en vervolg

Ausbau der Förderung der Hans-Böckler-Stiftung

Germany · German Bundestag · 31 October 2025

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Hat die Bundesregierung entsprechend ihrer Ankündigung im Koalitionsvertrag zwischen CDU, CSU und SPD Begabtenförderwerke zu stärken und die Förderung deutlich anzuheben, wobei bei allen Instrumenten die vollständige Digitalisierung und Vereinfachung des Antragsprozesses wichtig sei und Stipendien in Art und Umfang ausgebaut und möglichst unbürokratisch vergeben werden müssten (S. 76), bereits konkrete Maßnahmen zur Stärkung und erhöhten Förderung der Hans-Böckler-Stiftung gegenüber der vorangegangenen Legislaturperiode geplant oder bereits umgesetzt und gegebenenfalls Nachweise der Erfüllung der besagten Bedingungen erhalten (gegebenenfalls bitte Maßnahmen, Fördervolumina im Vergleich zur vorangegangenen Legislaturperiode sowie Nachweise auflisten)?

Judgment of the Court (Seventh Chamber) of 23 October 2025.#„EVN Bulgaria Toplofikatsia“ EAD v OZ.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Rayonen sad Plovdiv.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Energy – Promotion of energy efficiency – Directive 2012/27/EU – Article 9(3) – Transparency and accuracy of accounting for the consumption of thermal energy by the common parts – Failure to take into account the actual amount of heat supplied to each dwelling – Algorithm for allocating the cost of thermal energy consumption in co-owned buildings.#Case C-760/23.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 23 October 2025

Judgment of the Court (Seventh Chamber) of 23 October 2025.#„EVN Bulgaria Toplofikatsia“ EAD v OZ.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Energy – Promotion of energy efficiency – Directive 2012/27/EU – Article 9(3) – Transparency and accuracy of accounting for the consumption of thermal energy by the common parts – Failure to take into account the actual amount of heat supplied to each dwelling – Algorithm for allocating the cost of thermal energy consumption in co-owned buildings.#Case C-760/23.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 23 October 2025

42. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57630/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2025

42. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57630/25]

41. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of civil servants across all Government Departments based in Dublin; and the numbers in each location outside of Dublin. [57607/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2025

41. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of civil servants across all Government Departments based in Dublin; and the numbers in each location outside of Dublin. [57607/25]

40. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the sale of a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57529/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2025

40. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the sale of a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57529/25]

Possible irregularities in the implementation of the project 'Support for Schools in the Context of Digitalisation' in Czechia

European Union · European Parliament · 22 October 2025

Question 10480 — tourisme et loisirs

France · National Assembly · 21 October 2025

M. Christophe Proença attire l'attention de M. le ministre des petites et moyennes entreprises, du commerce, de l'artisanat, du tourisme et du pouvoir d'achat sur la situation préoccupante des agences de voyages françaises, confrontées à une concurrence déloyale de la part de nombreux « travel planners », influenceurs et coachs qui organisent des séjours sans respecter les obligations légales du code du tourisme. Ces nouveaux acteurs, souvent installés sur les réseaux sociaux, se présentent comme de simples plateformes de mise en relation, sans disposer de l'immatriculation obligatoire auprès d'Atout France, ni de l'assurance responsabilité civile professionnelle, ni de la garantie financière imposée aux agences de voyages. Ainsi, les consommateurs se trouvent exposés à des risques majeurs : absence de protection légale en cas d'annulation ou de défaillance, impossibilité d'obtenir une assistance en cas d'incident, difficultés de recours contre des prestataires étrangers, voire arnaques pures et simples. Les agences de voyages françaises, elles, sont soumises à des contraintes lourdes mais nécessaires qui garantissent la sécurité juridique et financière des voyageurs français : immatriculation, assurance, garantie financière et obligation d'assistance. En organisant des séjours sans respecter ces obligations, les travel planners et influenceurs fragilisent à la fois la protection des consommateurs et la survie économique de milliers de PME du secteur, déjà éprouvées par la crise sanitaire et la hausse des charges. Il lui demande quelles mesures le Gouvernement entend mettre en place pour mieux encadrer et sanctionner ces pratiques illégales qui fragilisent la filière touristique et mettent en danger les consommateurs au profit du soutien aux PME qui respectent le droit français.

353. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the proposed flood relief works for Inchigeelagh, Cork which is included in the CFRAM plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57331/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

353. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the proposed flood relief works for Inchigeelagh, Cork which is included in the CFRAM plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57331/25]

352. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of all reports, including consultancy reports commissioned by his Department from 1 January 2024 to date in 2025, that could be categorised as not for external publication or marked for internal use only; the cost of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57296/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

352. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of all reports, including consultancy reports commissioned by his Department from 1 January 2024 to date in 2025, that could be categorised as not for external publication or marked for internal use only; the cost of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57296/25]

351. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will review the operation of the revised spouses’ and children’s pension scheme (2004) as it applies to teachers and other public servants, and to address the issue of compulsory contributions by single members with no dependents, who cannot benefit under the scheme, and for whom contributions are not refundable on retirement or death; and whether this constitutes discriminatory treatment of single employees compared with married or partnered colleagues. [57238/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

351. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will review the operation of the revised spouses’ and children’s pension scheme (2004) as it applies to teachers and other public servants, and to address the issue of compulsory contributions by single members with no dependents, who cannot benefit under the scheme, and for whom contributions are not refundable on retirement or death; and whether this constitutes discriminatory treatment of single employees compared with married or partnered colleagues. [57238/25]

350. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the Abridged Estimates Volume for Budget 2026 for Vote 11, including the provisional sub head and programme level allocations. [57194/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

350. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the Abridged Estimates Volume for Budget 2026 for Vote 11, including the provisional sub head and programme level allocations. [57194/25]

349. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57116/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

349. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57116/25]

348. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57099/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

348. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57099/25]

347. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has been notified of a proposed development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57059/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

347. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has been notified of a proposed development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57059/25]

346. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on the lengthy delay in the OPW sourcing a suitable site for a new Garda station at Carndonagh, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57043/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

346. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on the lengthy delay in the OPW sourcing a suitable site for a new Garda station at Carndonagh, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57043/25]

345. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of male and female qualified horticulturists employed by the OPW as of 13 October 2025. [56885/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

345. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of male and female qualified horticulturists employed by the OPW as of 13 October 2025. [56885/25]

344. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 5 November 2024 and No. 427 of 10 June 2025, the progress made on the provision of a planned new Garda station in Laytown, County Meath; if he will provide a detailed update the development of a business case; the timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56868/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

344. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 5 November 2024 and No. 427 of 10 June 2025, the progress made on the provision of a planned new Garda station in Laytown, County Meath; if he will provide a detailed update the development of a business case; the timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56868/25]

343. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the work being done by his Department, and agencies under its remit, to facilitate, in line with the commitment under the Programme for Government, the easier return to Ireland for emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56793/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

343. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the work being done by his Department, and agencies under its remit, to facilitate, in line with the commitment under the Programme for Government, the easier return to Ireland for emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56793/25]

342. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to set out Ireland’s recent achievements in open data and high-value datasets, including highlights from the latest EU Open Data Maturity assessment, notable flagship datasets/APIs released on data.gov.ie, examples of measurable reuse and public value (e.g. research, SME innovation or service improvement), progress on implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/138, and key milestones planned for 2025–2027, including any initiatives Ireland intends to champion at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56760/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

342. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to set out Ireland’s recent achievements in open data and high-value datasets, including highlights from the latest EU Open Data Maturity assessment, notable flagship datasets/APIs released on data.gov.ie, examples of measurable reuse and public value (e.g. research, SME innovation or service improvement), progress on implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/138, and key milestones planned for 2025–2027, including any initiatives Ireland intends to champion at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56760/25]

341. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the National Open Data Strategy 2023–2027 and forthcoming Public Service Digital Strategy explicitly incorporate high-value dataset obligations; and the way in which these frameworks will ensure alignment with the Open Data and Public Sector Information Directive (EU) 2019/1024, particularly in relation to the accessibility and reuse of financial and procurement information. [56759/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

341. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the National Open Data Strategy 2023–2027 and forthcoming Public Service Digital Strategy explicitly incorporate high-value dataset obligations; and the way in which these frameworks will ensure alignment with the Open Data and Public Sector Information Directive (EU) 2019/1024, particularly in relation to the accessibility and reuse of financial and procurement information. [56759/25]

340. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider using Ireland’s forthcoming 2026 EU Council Presidency to advance the inclusion of Public Procurement and Contracting Data within the European Commission’s list of high-value datasets; and to outline any preparatory work under way to position Ireland as a leading example of open, structured procurement transparency. [56758/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

340. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider using Ireland’s forthcoming 2026 EU Council Presidency to advance the inclusion of Public Procurement and Contracting Data within the European Commission’s list of high-value datasets; and to outline any preparatory work under way to position Ireland as a leading example of open, structured procurement transparency. [56758/25]